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PlasmaQuant 9200 Elite ICP-OES for drinking water quality monitoring

29 Jun 2026

This application note from Analytik Jena demonstrates the use of the PlasmaQuant 9200 Elite ICP-OES system for monitoring drinking water quality in compliance with international regulations.

Discover how this high-resolution system enables simultaneous detection of trace elements and mineral components across a wide concentration range, supporting reliable compliance with drinking water directives such as the Safe Drinking Water Act and European standards.

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  • Resource type: Application note
  • Page count: 10
  • Read time: 15 mins

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